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News India Live, Digital Desk: To free the country from the curse of Naxalism, the Modi government has taken a decisive step in its Budget 2026-27. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an increase of over 20 per cent in the security and infrastructure budget to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE). The government has a clear goal that 31 March 2026 Till the last trace of Naxalism is eradicated from the soil of India.
Understand in numbers: how much is spent on security?
Government proposes huge investment to strike a balance between security and development in Naxal affected areas:
Total Allocation: For left wing extremism affected areas ₹3,610.80 crore have been allocated.
Increase in Budget: This is compared to the revised estimate of the last financial year (₹3,006.56 crore). increase of 20.09% Is.
Police Modernization: The total allocation for modernization of police forces has also been increased by 24%. ₹4,061.34 crore Has been done.
Where will the funds be used?
According to the budget document, this amount will be used mainly under three important schemes:
Security Related Expenditures (SRE): Under this, states will be given financial assistance for training of security forces, operational needs and anti-insurgency operations.
Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS): Fortified police stations, roads and communication systems will be strengthened in Naxal affected areas.
Special Central Assistance (SCA): most affected 35 districts Funds will be given to overcome the deficiencies in education, health and basic facilities.
Amit Shah’s resolution: “Naxal-free India by March 2026”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had reiterated this resolve last year itself that the country will be completely freed from Naxalism by March 2026.
Success Figures: In incidents of Naxal violence between 2014 and 2024 53% reduction Has come.
Wave of laying down arms: record in 2025 More than 1,225 Maoists Has surrendered, due to which this movement is counting its last breaths.
Development Reach: Government not only by guns, but road, bank, electricity and mobile towers Through this, the roots of democracy are being strengthened in the ‘Red Corridor’.
Civic action and media plan
within budget ₹20 crore Special provision has been made for ‘Civic Action Programme’.
Under this, the security forces (CAPFs) will work together for welfare work with the local tribal communities.
Media Plan: Emphasis will also be laid on media activities against the hollow ideology of Naxalism and to publicize the development schemes of the government.